The federal and state legislators will meet at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Dreyfus University Center on Monday at noon to talk about the importance of supporting colleges and helping students afford higher education, according to a release.

"As the student loan debt crisis worsens, it is important to work on both the state and federal level to help families afford higher education and ensure that our colleges have the resources they need to prepare our students for the jobs of the future," the release states.

The lawmakers will hold the conference in Laird Room South at 2100 Main St.

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